angus smart
Greenlighter
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- Feb 14, 2006
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Is it just me or does there seem to be some serious issues in the way in which the courts sentence for crimes in this country?
Whilst clearly in the eyes of the wider community drugs are generally frowned upon, it is very rare that they are bought by unwilling consumers. I would argue generally the opposite even. It is not uncommon however for mid-level dealers to get sentences in the 10+ year range.
Then for a a variety of violent/sexual crimes where there is a conscious effort to maliciously cause harm to another human being the sentences (in my opinion) are often severely inadequate. Take for example this disgusting man. Abuses not one but three boys over an extended period of time and gets a likely sentence of 4.5 years.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/developer-in--sydney-child-sex-ring-jailed-20111124-1nw3e.html
Whilst I'm aware that I may be generalising, in my every day reading of the news time and time again this is what I see. Now I'm not necessarily calling for no jail time for drug dealers or anything like that, but just commenting on the apparently disproportionate sentences that seem to be dished out.
I'm just interested to hear other people's opinions on the subject...
Whilst clearly in the eyes of the wider community drugs are generally frowned upon, it is very rare that they are bought by unwilling consumers. I would argue generally the opposite even. It is not uncommon however for mid-level dealers to get sentences in the 10+ year range.
Then for a a variety of violent/sexual crimes where there is a conscious effort to maliciously cause harm to another human being the sentences (in my opinion) are often severely inadequate. Take for example this disgusting man. Abuses not one but three boys over an extended period of time and gets a likely sentence of 4.5 years.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/developer-in--sydney-child-sex-ring-jailed-20111124-1nw3e.html
Whilst I'm aware that I may be generalising, in my every day reading of the news time and time again this is what I see. Now I'm not necessarily calling for no jail time for drug dealers or anything like that, but just commenting on the apparently disproportionate sentences that seem to be dished out.
I'm just interested to hear other people's opinions on the subject...